Wacky Animals
Time for a rhyme Series
What’s inside...
Time for a Rhyme is a brand new large format themed poetry series for 6-8 year olds with black and white line illustrations. Featuring all the best Macmillan poets, these books have been specifically tailored to entertain a young age group. This book features poems about all kinds of Wacky Wild Animals.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was the silliest animal in the book and what made it so funny?
If you could create your own wacky animal, what would it be like and why?
How do the different animals in the book help each other?
What lessons do you think the animals in the book learned by the end?
Which animal would you like to be friends with and what would you do together?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for each animal character to make the reading more interactive and enjoyable.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite wacky animal from the book, discussing its unique traits and behaviors.
After reading, ask your child to imagine and describe a new scene involving some of the animals, enhancing their creativity and comprehension.
Relate the morals or funny situations from the book to real-life scenarios, making the discussion relevant and educational.
Praise your child’s responses and insights during the discussion to encourage ongoing enthusiasm and engagement in reading.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Diversity
Explanation: Through the whimsical depictions of a variety of animals, 'Wacky Animals' teaches children to appreciate and celebrate differences.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to accept and value the diverse backgrounds and abilities of their peers in school and in their community.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: 'Wacky Animals' encourages children to imagine animals in fantastical, unlikely scenarios, fostering creative thinking.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children approach problem-solving in inventive ways, both in academic settings and in play.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The book nurtures a love for animals through engaging and humorous stories, showing the importance of all creatures, regardless of how 'wacky' they may seem.
Real-World Application: This can translate to children showing more care and concern for the environment and wildlife.
Example Lesson: Joy of Learning
Explanation: By presenting facts about animals in a fun and engaging way, 'Wacky Animals' makes learning enjoyable.
Real-World Application: This approach to learning can motivate children to explore other educational subjects with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Example Lesson: Language Skills
Explanation: The playful use of language and rhymes in 'Wacky Animals' helps enhance vocabulary and linguistic skills.
Real-World Application: Improving these skills at an early age can aid in reading comprehension and verbal communication as the child grows.